Structural Identification, Control, and Reliability in Wind Engineering Research

摘要

The interrelationship among such subject matters as passive and active control, structural identification, and safety and reliability of civil engineering structures is explored. The main difference between active and passive control systems is said to be whether a significant amount of external energy is required in the generation of control forces. For example, the use of damping devices in a structural system is considered passive, while the application of impulsive control forces is considered active. The need for the terms tolerable and reparable to be defined so that such limit states can be identified is stressed. It is suggested that studies be conducted on the reliability of various components of the control system.